HEALTH/MEDICAL SERVICES

2312-31 Surgeon

Performs surgery to correct deformities, repair injuries, prevent and treat diseases and improve human body functions and appearance.

Skill Level:

The entry requirement for this occupation is a bachelor degree or higher qualification, one year’s hospital-based training, and at least 5 years specialist study and training. Registration or licensing is required.

Tasks Include:

• examines patients to determine the necessity of operations, estimate risks to patients and select the best operational procedures
• reviews reports on patients’ general physical condition, reactions to medications and medical histories
• consults with anaesthetists
• performs operations
• examines instruments, equipment, and surgical setup, to ensure that antiseptic and aseptic methods have been followed
• instructs other medical, nursing and associated staff regarding the preparation of patients and instrument and equipment requirements
• prescribes post-operative care and observes and investigates patients’ progress
• maintains records of operations performed
• may specialise in particular types of operations

Specialisations: